If you are one of the many who have read about and heard about virtual worlds but do not really understand what a virtual world is, or even how to use appropriate terminology when discussing them, then this is the book for you. Learn more.

Welcome to the Section of Science & Technology Law’s new quarterly electronic newsletter! This contains the most up-to-date substantive practice perspectives and news on Section activities and opportunities. All SciTech members are welcome to submit articles for future issues. Click here to learn more.

On behalf of the Section, congratulations to all of the students who completed their spring semester, and best wishes as you either continue your studies or embark on your legal career! The Section will be a useful resource for you as it continues to lead the profession into the often uncharted intersections of law, science and technology. For example, two recent Section publications are Science for Lawyersand Virtual Law Navigating the Legal Landscape of Virtual Worlds.

The Section also embraces cutting edge topics in its programs, such as virtual worlds. The Section will sponsor the innovative TheWhy Virtual Worlds Matter for Lawyersprogram on Tuesday, June 24th at 1pm EST.

Analysis by category patent data from the USPTO shows that the number of patents issued for bioinformatics-related subclasses is relatively low. One explanation offered for this decline is "the relative difficulty of patenting bioinformatics innovations." This article provides practical suggestions to overcome this difficulty and thus to obtain meaningful IP protection for inventions in bioinformatics.

Please click here to complete the on-line form to inform Section members about a change of employer, position or office. Section members may also share information about professional association appointments or leadership activity on boards. These colleague updates will be shared on a quarterly basis through the SciTech e-Merging News. The Section looks forward to keeping members connected through this communication.

United Nations E-Contracting ConventionThe Section Council voted to send a report with recommendation to the ABA House of Delegates urging the U.S. Government to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts. read more...

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